This week, I liked the IAPP’s article on President Biden’s AI Executive Order. I also noted that the 5th Circuit is considering a standing order requiring lawyers to certify that either no AI was involved in the preparation of court filings, or to certify that they had been reviewed by a human afterwards. Finally, I…
Links for Week of November 24, 2023
This Thanksgiving week, the AI news was dominated with the leadership of OpenAI. Sam Altman was ousted, and then restored to CEO status with a new Board of Directors. I’m sure this will make a good movie someday. I liked Professor Guadamuz’s article on Creative Commons and AI training. Further, news broke of a secretive…
Links for Week of November 17, 2023
This week, I liked Gene Spafford’s reminisces of the original Internet worm from 1988. The Copyright Office reflects on 18 months of the Copyright Claim Board. Just for fun, be sure to check out the Museum of Internet Artifacts. Cybersecurity – Original Internet Worm Copyright Claim Board Museum of Internet Artifacts
Links for Week of November 10, 2023
This week, I liked Ars Technica’s article showing how much data that data brokers truly have about us. I also liked the article by Cathy Gellis on Techdirt re: the Copia Institute’s stance on copyright and AI training. Ars Technica also had an article related to this which was interesting. Online Privacy Copyright and AI…
Links for Week of November 3, 2023
This week, Ars Technica had a nice article updating us on the class action lawsuit against AI creators. And, LLRX posted a nice interview with journalist Kashmir Hill on privacy. Copyright and AI Privacy
Links for Week of October 27, 2023
This week, I found Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto to be interesting reading. Further, Nilay Patel of the Verge had a great interview with Professor Lawrence Lessig. Deep thoughts all around! Techno-Optimist Manifesto Interview – Lawrence Lessig
Links for Week of October 20, 2023
This week, I liked Professor Goldman’s post on the copyright case involving Kiwi Farms. It’s certainly one way to take action against them. I’ve also included an update on privacy and AI legislation. Copyright Privacy and AI
Links for Week of October 13, 2023
This week, I liked ArsTechnica’s look at the current state of Net Neutrality at the FCC. I also liked Cathy Gellis’ post about her experiences on a USPTO panel on piracy and counterfeiting. And, I liked Dr. Guadamuz’s post on AI and art. Net Neutrality Piracy and Counterfeiting Panel at the USPTO Artificial Intelligence and…
Links for Week of October 6, 2023
This week, I liked Professor Eric Goldman’s post regarding the “Schedule-A Defendants” cases which are ongoing. In this one, the court looked at the merits of the trademark which was asserted, namely an emoji, and found for the defendant. In other news, the US v. Google antitrust case is ongoing. Trademark Litigation US v. Google…
Links for Week of September 29, 2023
This week, Bloomberg published an interesting overview on the copyright liability for using generative AI. In antitrust news, the FTC filed its case against Amazon this week. And, the FCC announced its intention to try to return to prior positions on Net Neutrality. Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Antitrust Net Neutrality